Paal Kozhukattai (Rice dumplings in sweetened coconut milk)

Add milk, salt and 3/4 th cups of water to a non stick pan and bring to a boil

Once on a roaring boil, reduce heat and add the ghee and mix

Add the rice flour next and mix on Low heat continuesly as the mix comes together to form a lump

Take off heat and place the flour mix on a plate to cook a bit

Add 2 teaspoons of ghee to the mix once cool and knead slightly

Now grease your palms and create small balls out of the mixture and place them in a bowl

Melt the jaggery using 1/4 th cup water and strain the water into a non stick pan to remove any impurities

Add 3/4th cups of water now and bring to a boil

Once boiling reduce heat and add the rice balls prepared and mix gently

Now cover and let simmer for 4-5 minutes

Once done, add the coconut milk and cardamom powder

Mix gently and cook covered for 2-3 minutes on Low heat

Once the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency, take off heat and transfer into a serving bowl

Serve as a Diwali Prasad to the lord and enjoy the kozhukattai warm or cold with your family